SOLUTION: Melissa drive 260 miles in 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 286 miles?

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Question 912906: Melissa drive 260 miles in 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 286 miles?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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12%2F260+=+x%2F286 | Cross Multiplying to solve
x = 286%2A12%2F260